An IL-EMPOWER approved learning partner  
Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti
Regional Superintendent
DuPage County Schools
March 19, 2019
ROE Features
Working with The New Illinois Visual Arts Standards, The Inquiry Approach To Teaching And Depth Of Knowledge Unit Writing , April 3
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is proud to present an additional professional development session focused on the Illinois Learning Standards for Visual Arts. This session is for participants who are not familiar with the Visual Arts Standards, or the inquiry approach to learning. Click here for additional information.

Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted and Talented Learners with Michele Kane, EdD, April 11
The social and affective characteristics of gifted and talented learners may differ from their typical developing peers.Teachers, counselors and others can assist in helping these students develop the psychosocial skills that are integral to success in school and beyond. Michele Kane, EdD, from Northeastern Illinois University, joins us for the day as we delve into this timely topic. See flier for details.
Click here to register for this workshop.

"That's Not Fair!" Taking a More Equitable Approach in Education, May 2
Explore how to apply social emotional learning to support teaching equity; facilitate learning activities for staff and students that result in increased equity; and plan a differentiated approach in teaching equity in your classroom, school or district. Click here to register.

Teacher Evaluator Training, April 29 - 30 and May 13 - 14
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is pleased to announce the upcoming new Teacher Evaluator Training (AA # 2001), which replaces the former Growth Through Learning modules. Upon completion of the two-day training, presented by Dr. Catherine Berning and Ms. Jill Bullo, participants will be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. For details and to register click here .

Administrators' Academy - Register now!
The DuPage Regional Office of Education offers monthly Administrator Academies for school administrators. Click here to view April offerings. A complete list of academies through June, 2019 is available here .
Survival Skills for Teachers: 
Strategies for Strengthening Family Engagement, April 25 
Successfully engaging parents requires skillful teachers who can effectively utilize research-based strategies. Join us to learn and expand your skill set in building family relationships to create a welcoming environment, improve communication with parents of all backgrounds, and include parents in decision-making. 


Click here for more information and to register.

Instructors Morris Mallory and Adrienne Johnson are pictured presenting during the DuPage Regional Office of Educations's Countywide Institute Day on March 1.
Professional D evelopment & Learning Opportunities
The Administrator Academy (AA) is a process by which local school administrators meet legislated requirements for continuous professional development.  Unless noted, all Administrator Academies will take place at the Center for Professional Learning (CPL) located at 505 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.

Please note that ISBE Retraining Academies needed for Teacher/Principal Evaluators are included in the attached listing.
Director of Special Education Program
TIDE is VERY excited to offer a brand new endorsement program through our partnership with Lewis University. This program is designed for an individual with a LBS1 license as well as an administrator endorsement. The courses required for the program can be completed within one term. This endorsement cohort is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2019 and will be completed by winter break. Click here for more information. Register so we can be certain we have enough participants to begin this new program.

Please email D'Arcy Greenleaf at dgreenleaf@dupageroe.org for more information.
Click on the Network name for more information and to register. 
Date
Network
Time
April 5
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
April 8
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 10
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
April 30
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May 7
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
May 10
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
May 15
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Resources for Parents
Resources for Educators
421 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 P: 630.407.5800
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